Trimble’s surveying package at bauma 2019

First published at bauma - April 11, 2019

Trimble’s new tool offers tilt compensation

Trimble’s new Siteworks Software version 1.1 now offers GNSS tilt compensation in standing, walking and vehicle modes. The firm says that this is a key development and Steve Binenedetter, product manager for Siteworks said, “The biggest feature is tilt compensation. It allows for faster measurements and faster stakeout because you don’t have to worry about the pole being plumb.”

He explained, “It uses inertial measurement units (IMUs), it’s not subject to metallic or magnetic interference and it doesn’t require any calibration either.”

The package can also be retrofitted to existing tools and he added, “This is an upgrade so any unit in the field can get this.”

The package runs on Windows 10 but can now also be used with the Android operating system and surveyors are able to capture points without levelling the pole. The firm says that as the package supports the Android operating system, contractors are able to select the field device that best fits their needs and budget.

Using Trimble Siteworks and a Trimble SPS986 GNSS Smart Antenna, surveyors can take measurements faster. Three modes support tilt compensation, so contractors can record accurate points while standing, walking or driving the site in a vehicle. Tilt compensation in vehicle mode is designed to capture higher accuracy measurements on steeper slopes from a moving vehicle, and more accurate volume measurements to save time and money on material planning.

Tilt compensation eliminates the need to stand in a roadway to measure a traffic lane, boosting safety for users. Surveyors can also measure points such as the edges of trenches and utility flowlines.

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